Electroacpuncture (IMAGE) University of California - Irvine Caption The UCI study shows that repetitive electroacupuncture evokes a long-lasting action in lowering blood pressure in hypertension. Credit Chris Nugent / UCI Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.